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The Herald Office is Now Located in the Slade Building, 616 Polk Street.TwIceaWeek Hetflat4VOL. XXI.-AMARILLO, TEXAS, TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1906NO. 4911 JlilViTHE CIVIC CLUBEnthusiastic Meeting: Held andSteps Taken for Organlzatlon.Elected MemberOf Associated.The city of Atnarillo bids fair tomake some wonderful strides alongthe lines of civic improvement inthe near future, and which will addmore lustre to her crown and placeher still higher in the column ofbeautiful cities of Texas. With theunsurpassed natural advantageswhich are enjoyed, together withthe wide streets, all that is necessary to place her in that enviableposition is a concert of action on thepart of her enterprising citizenship.The ladies usually take the initiative in such matters, and will proveto be no exception here, for theyare fast awakening to the needs,and immediate ones at that, forparks, flower gardens, pretty yards,streets, and the many other thingsthat are being enjoyed by the modem city.Knowing well the needs in thatline, and desiring to enlist the support of the people at the earliesttime, Mayor Will A. Miller issueda call for a meeting of all the ladiesto be held at the court house yesterday afternoon at four o'clock, forthe purpose of discussiug the matter, and if advisable, to organize acivic club.Promptly at the appointed hour,in pursuance to that call, a largenumber of ladies gathered in thedistrict court room, a number ofgentlemen also being present. Mayor Miller presided, and after statingthe object of the meeting called onCaptain Kindred for an exiression.Mr. Kindred responded in a lengthyand zealous appeal to the citizensof Amarillo in general, and the ladies in particular, to take hold ofthis matteV at one in an effort tohave better streets, sidewalks, havepretty yards and get a park, as wellas other things of a civic naturethat are needed by progressive Amarillo. The Captain's address received the closest attention and metwith many expressions of appreciation. Mayor Miller, in behalf ofthe city as well as individually,pledged support to the movement,and bespoke himself as being in favor of a Civic club to promote thiswork. Many of the ladies madetalks in' regard to the movement,and all who did so expressed themselves as being enthusiastically infavor of an organization.At the suggestion of the Mayor,the meeting was then turned overto the ladies, but on invitation ofthe latter the gentlemen remainedand continued to take an activepart. Mrs. J. L. Smith was electedchairman' and Mrs. Bennett Hatcher was chosen as secretary. Thematter of organizing a club at oncewas discussed thoroughly, but onaccount of desiring a larger attendance when such was perfected,it was unanimously decidedto have onother meeting Saturdayafternoon at which time the "Amarillo Civic League" will be permanently organized. It is the intention of the ladies who were presentyesterday to enlist the support ofof every person in the city in thiswork in the hopes of accomplishingmuch in the way of civic improvements. The Federated Club, the Commercial Club and the City Councilwill be asked to lend their co-operation,which no doubt will be done,thus bringing together the entirepeople for that cause. The meeting last evening was a splendid onein every respect and the beginningmade will ere many days result inthe launching of a great improve;ment campaign in the city. TheThe following telegram wasreceived by The Herald yesterday: "New York, N. Y., Tune 18."P. E. Boesen,"Daily Panhandle,' Amarillo."You have been elected tomembership in AssociatedPress. Advise when you wantservice to begin."Melville E. Stone."ladies deserve praise for the interestalready shown and should have theearnest support of every loyal citizen of our city, and must have itto be suceessfnl.NEW CONNECTIONSSouthwestern Company to PerfectLong; Distatce Line toFort Worth.Alanreed News.The Stubbs & Shaw land officeis completed.B. 0. Owens' residence is goingup, and the H. C. Wilson residenceis about completed.The Baptist protracted meetingat Alanreed begins Sunday night,June 24th. Bro. Wesson andothers are to help pastor Slaten.Perhaps Alanreed might deferhaving a 4th of July picnic if ourneighbor town McLean wou'd celebrate with a barbecue or a basketpicnic.Levi D. Roeder, of Knopp, andRoeder, the land man of Groom,stopped over two or three hours inAlanreed and met his many friends.We are glad to hear they are having a fine business.John Davis is adding a room andmore than doubling the size of themeat market and will have a meatmarket and barber shop in samebuilding. So man and beast canbe properly skinned and prepared.I sorter believe our people aregoing to let the canning propositiongo by for this year in Gray county.We could have kept a thousand ormore dollars in the county that wepayout for canned goods and savedthe surplus that generally goesto waste.The work of improvement goeson in Alanreed. J. H. Hobbs, ourmill and gin man, is building a residence on the 4-acre mill and ginlot at or near the spring tank andand is getting the buildings readyfor steam mill and gin outfit. Whenthe machinery comes in everythingwill be ready on time to gin thecotton crop.Uncle John.An Alarming Situationfrequently results from neglect ofclogged bowels and torpid liver, until constination lecomes chronicThis condition is unknown to thosewho use Dr. King's New Life Pills;the best and gentlest regulators ofstomach and bowels. Guaranteedby L. 0. Thompson &c Bro., druggists. Price bc. 4D10IMr. O. A. Thomas of Terrell,Texas, was a visitor in our cityyesterday, having stopped off hereon a return trip from Hereford tohis home. He expressed himselfas being well pleased wish the Panhandle country and gave it as hisintention to return at a future dateto make this city his home.When the babv talks, it is time togive Hollister's Rocky MountainTea. It s the greatest baby medicine known to loving mothers. Itmakes them eat, sleep and grow.35 cents. Tea or Tablets. E. R.Roach Drug Co. 45T51THE WEATHER.Tonight and WednesdayFair, Warmer.A long felt want will shortly befilled in the perfection of the longlong distance telephone connectionbetween Amarillo and Fort Worth,which in turn will afford direct connection to all points south and eastThe southwestern Telephone andTelegraph company has sent a surveying corps here to look after theconnection between this point andChildress, which when completedwill make the connecting link, theservice between Fort Worth andChildress having been establishedsome time ago. The surveyingcorps will begin its work from thisplace today, and it is expected tohave the line to Childress ready forbusiness within five or six weeksA standard line, 20-foot poles, 36to the mile, will be put in, and whencompleted will represent a well improved and substantial line, in keeping with the lines throughout thestate, which are constantly beingadded to, by the Southwestern people. The new line will be operated in connection with the locallines of the Amarillo Telephonecompany, and long distance connection to points south on the Denver road may be secured throughthe local telephone service.For County Commissioner.With this issue the Herald presents to its readers the name ofJohn B. Kerr as a candidate forthe office of county commissioner,precinct No- 1.Mr. Kerr has been a resident ofAmarillo and Potter county for thepast sixteen years, coming to theplains country during its early daysof development. He has beenclosely identified with its growinginterests, and has done much towards the encouragement of immimigration and population this way.As a property holder, both in thecity and in the country, he is inclose touch with and well postedon the condition of the affairs ofPotter county, its needs and whatit will require in the future to maintain its standing as the bannercounty of the great Panhandle.. Mr. Kerr announces subject tothe action of the Democratic primaries, if such are held, otherwiseto the result of the general electionin November.Good Season Promised.B. B. Kerrick. of Claude, Texas,who is spending a few days at theyards, says that cattlemen, as wellas those who raise crops, in Armstrong county, are in it this season,says the Drovers Journal. "It hasbeen a remarkably good season."said Mr. Kerrick. "That part ofthe Panhandle country has been jundergoing changes during the paitifew( years, and is now quite a farming district. Everything in the forage line is now raised there, suchas cane, Kaffir corn and millet.These crops are especially goodthis year, and will make good yields.Oats are raised there quite extensively, and as there is a large acreage, there will be a big supply of it.The wheat and corn are also good,the corn being the smallest in acreage, however, of any of the cropsraised there. The pastures are inthe best condition, and cattle areall doing well."Following the Flag.When our soldiers went to Cubaand the Philippines, health was themost important consideration.Willis T. Morgan, retired Commissary Sergeant U. S. A., of RuralRoute No. 1, Concord, N. H., says:"I Was two years in Cuba and twoyears in the Philippines, and beingsubject to colds, I took Dr. King'sNew Discovery for Consumption,which kept me in perfect health.And now, in New Hampshire, wefind, it the best medicine in theworld for coughs, colds, bronchialtroubles and all lung diseases.Guaranteed at L. 0. Thompson &Bro.. druggist. Price 50c and $1.Trial bottle free. 45T51OtoFarmers Institute fleeting.Full announcements of the program and work of the Farmers Institute meetings for the summerwill be made in the next issue ofthe Herald. Already plans arebeing perfected to make the Farmers' Congress meeting in September the biggest and best meeting ofits kind ever held in NorthwesternTexas.The next meeting of the Farmers' Institute will be held on Saturday, June 7th, at the court house.Don't!!!Don't let your child suffer withthat cough when you can cure itwith Ballard's Horehound Syrup, asure cure for coughs, bronchitis,influenza, croup and pulmonary diseases. Buy a bottle and try itB. B. Laughter, Byhalia, Miss.,writes: "I have two children whohad croup. I tried many differentremedies, but I must say your Horehound Syrup is the best croup andcough medicine I ever used. L. 0Thompson & Bro. 45T51Transferred to Dallas.Mr. Henry Goodnight, who hasbeen in charge of the general delivery window in the local postoffice,has been transferred to Dallas,where he will take service in thepostoffice. Mr. Goodnight removedto Amarillo from Dallas about threemonths ago.Home Sweet Home.2400 town lots and same number of farms for sale in Live Oakcounty, Texas. $ 120 will buy youone of these lots and a farm. Only$10 down and ten dollars permonth. For further particulars seeF. W. Popham, Stock Yardsoffice. 42-tfBe just to yourself. Eat nothingbut th best. 40tfSayre Mill and Elevator Co.Card of ThanksWe desire to extend to our manyfriends and acquaintances ourheartfelt thanks for their kindnessand sympathy in the loss of ourhusband and father, E. F. Scott,and for their assistance in the hourof our bereavement.Mrs. E. F. Scott & Family.A Happy Motherwill see that her baby is properlycared for to do this a good purgative is necessary. Many babies suffer from worms and their mothersdon'tknow it if your baby is feverish and doesn't sleep at nights, Itis troubled with worms. White'sCream Vermifuge will clean outthese worms in a mild pleasant way.Once tried always used. Give it atrial. Price 25 cents. L. 0Thompson &c Bro. 4sT51Business Chance.Gent's furnishing, tailoring,cleaning and pressing business forsale at bargain. Best advertised,best location, long lease, low rentinvoice about $1250.00. reason forselling leaving city. Address P,0. Box 624, Amarillo, Tex. 46-52For County Attorney.W. W. Gowan, who has announced for re-election to the office ofCounty Attorney, does so subjectto the action of the Democraticprimaries July 28. 46-56For Sale.Some good bargains in Amarilloproperty and farm lands. Lakenan & Barnes, real estate agentsAmarillo, Texas. 44-49fa3fa3fa3r-KClHar(aCP7?iiaUnderwearSpecials for MenThree cases of the celebrated WilsonBros.' Underwear and Hosiery to be offeredat special inducements this week. Lost in'transit and with a paid claim for delay weare prompted to make an extraordinary lowprice for the fast movement of this most dependable merchandise and avoid carrying itover.Men's best Combination Suits in thesilk plaited french lisle, Balbriggan knit, Indiagauze and mercerized effects. Regular $1.75to $4.50 sellers, to make a fast movement,$1.25 to $3.00 per suit.Fancy colors, all sizes and snug fits.Seperate Piece Suits from 50c to $2.50per garment in cotton, mercerized lisle andsilk. .Twenty-five dozen silk plaited Hose,fancy colorings and distinct styles. Regular75c, while they last, 50c.A full line of plain, fancy and laceworked Hose, 10, 15, 25 and 35 cents.A. DAVIDSON,Head to Foot Outfitters.XIrBCaWait for the LambThere is no fence like it. Made ofhigh carbon steel, Always holdsits shape- Strongest wire fencemade. Always gives satisfaction.E. S. Burgess,-Sole Agent,-Amarlllo,Texas,IOOS3ABOUT THAT WILLDisposing of your property by WILLis one thing; the selection of a suitableexecutor is another; and yet, both arevery simple matters.When properly executed and put awayin our vaults your will is absolutelysafe from curious eyes or sneakingthieves.We charge you nothing for taking careof it.NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.J. T . Smith, President M. C. Nobles, Vice PresidentB. C. D. By num, .CashierRoyal Fruit Cream is the best inice cream. Amarillo Ice CreamFactory, wholesalers and manufacturers. 35tfIf you want a bargain, countryor city property, see Teeter-MartinLand Co. at once. Room 14 EakleBuilding. 49-50H. 'RflcALPINE HEAL ESTATFarms, Ranches and City Property for Sale or Exchange125 Fifth Street. Russell Building. PhoneCOMPANYT6i!